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1971 Map of Fallsburg

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Fallsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Fallsburg and the surrounding Lawrence County uplands are defined by the winding course of Blaine Creek, which carves deep loops through the terrain, most notably at Grubb Bend. This 1970s revision of earlier data shows a landscape transitioning between traditional river-valley settlement and modern industrial activity, with numerous Oil Well sites and a Strip Mine appearing alongside older landmarks like the Covered Bridge near Yatesville.

Genealogists can find a wealth of specific local history preserved here, including family-linked landmarks such as Patton Memorial Cem and Garrett Chapel. The eastern edge of the map highlights the interstate boundary along the Big Sandy River, where the Norfolk and Western railroad tracks follow the Kentucky-West Virginia line through Hewlet and Potters. Rural education and community life are marked by the Morgans Creek Sch and small clusters at Stringtown and Five Forks.